City Hall  
20 East Main Street  
City of Mesa  
City Council Study Session  
Meeting Agenda - Draft  
Mayor Mark Freeman  
Vice Mayor Scott Somers - District 6  
Councilmember Rich Adams - District 1  
Councilmember Dorean Taylor - District 2  
Councilmember Francisco Heredia - District 3  
Councilmember Jennifer Duff - District 4  
Councilmember Alicia Goforth - District 5  
Thursday, May 7, 2026  
7:30 AM  
Study Session  
Roll Call  
1
Presentations/Action Items:  
Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the Arizona Museum  
of Natural History (AZMNH) Economic Redevelopment Project, including the  
design concept, community engagement, economic impact, and funding  
strategy.  
1-a  
26-0420  
2
3
Current events summary including meetings and conferences attended.  
Scheduling of meetings.  
4
Convene an Executive Session.  
Discussion or consideration of employment, assignment, appointment,  
promotion, salaries of a public officer, appointee, or employee of the City  
Council. (A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(1)); and discussion or consultation for legal  
advice with the City Attorney. (A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3)).  
4-a  
1. Interview of the following City Magistrate candidates:  
a) Kevin Breger  
b) Jacob Brown  
c) Joan Sinclair  
5
6
Resume the public meeting, discuss, and provide direction on the nomination  
for the position of City Magistrate.  
Adjournment.¹  
¹ Prior to adjournment, at this Council meeting, the City Council may vote to go into executive session  
for legal advice on any item listed on this agenda pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3); this notice is  
given pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02 to the members of the City Council and the public.  
The City of Mesa is committed to making its public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.  
For special accommodations, please contact the City Manager's Office at (480) 644-3333 or AzRelay  
7-1-1 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.  
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48 horas antes de la reunion al 480-644-2767.